This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
The asterisk marks a theme answer. It ties in to the puzzle's theme, which a "revealer" clue elsewhere in the grid usually explains.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D
Show the answer
MISTERTOAD
About the answer
MISTERTOAD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Green-lights (33 Across)
- Surprisingly dangerous "river horse" (34 Across)
- Warning before your breaking point? (38 Across)
- Fund-raising drive participants (40 Across)
- Mothers in a flock (45 Across)
- Plans (to) (46 Across)
- Ctrl+V action (47 Across)
- Dragon's den (49 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers